43.56kg Meth discovered in a GMC SUV.(Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Thursday, Feb. 15 turned out to be a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Port of Nogales, as they stopped several drug smuggling attempts and seized over a $1 million in drugs.

Thursday, Feb. 15 turned out to be a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Port of Nogales, as they stopped several drug smuggling attempts and seized over a $1 million in drugs.

According to the Tucson Police Department, 38-year-old Jeannette McCann Lopez allegedly ran off with her 1-year-old daughter Jeannette Grado during a DCS supervised visit Wednesday morning, Jan. 31. Police now believe the two are in Mexico.

According to the Tucson Police Department, 38-year-old Jeannette McCann Lopez allegedly ran off with her 1-year-old daughter Jeannette Grado during a DCS supervised visit Wednesday morning, Jan. 31. Police now believe the two are in Mexico.

Though you might be surprised what a beer skip or department store theft often leads to.

"By focusing on our most prolific offenders, these shoplifters, what we're finding is they've had previous arrests for domestic violence, narcotics offenses, serious felony offenses like aggravated assault," he said.

With two full-time detectives and the support of TPD's numerous Community Response Teams, TPD is cracking down on shoplifters today: more arrests, steeper charges, sometimes even felony convictions.

What used to be slap on the wrist is now serious jail time.

That's what 31-year-old Brandy Ambrose is facing after ripping off at least six local Target stores in recent months.

Police said she pepper-sprayed two security guards who attempted to detain her after one of those incidents.

When police finally caught up with her, she was booked on three counts of felony shoplifting, one count of robbery and another count of aggravated assault.

"It's crazy how brave criminals are getting these days," says one convenience store customer who asked to remain nameless. "They'll do just about anything...running into convenience stores and taking whatever they like."

Such is the case with two guys who've recently stolen $1,400 worth of beer, police say.

This young couple's done the same getting away with at least $500 in 30 packs.

All four are being targeted by police and retailers now keeping a watchful eye on shoplifters everywhere.

"This is our panic button here that we have at the store," says local convenience store clerk Jim Russell. "If anything happens, we hit the button and the police will respond immediately."

The goal is getting as many of these people off the streets before they commit their next crime, whether it be shoplifting or something much more serious.

If you recognize any of the subjects in this story, call 911 or 88-CRIME.

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According to the Tucson Police Department, 38-year-old Jeannette McCann Lopez allegedly ran off with her 1-year-old daughter Jeannette Grado during a DCS supervised visit Wednesday morning, Jan. 31. Police now believe the two are in Mexico.

According to the Tucson Police Department, 38-year-old Jeannette McCann Lopez allegedly ran off with her 1-year-old daughter Jeannette Grado during a DCS supervised visit Wednesday morning, Jan. 31. Police now believe the two are in Mexico.

43.56kg Meth discovered in a GMC SUV.(Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Thursday, Feb. 15 turned out to be a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Port of Nogales, as they stopped several drug smuggling attempts and seized over a $1 million in drugs.

Thursday, Feb. 15 turned out to be a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Port of Nogales, as they stopped several drug smuggling attempts and seized over a $1 million in drugs.

According to Sgt. Pete Dugan with the Tucson Police Department, Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are both involved in the investigation into the shooting near East Glenn Street and North First Avenue.

According to Sgt. Pete Dugan with the Tucson Police Department, Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are both involved in the investigation into the shooting near East Glenn Street and North First Avenue.

Willcox police responded to the initial call, then when they learned the man had barricaded himself inside a residence they called for assistance from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team.

Willcox police responded to the initial call, then when they learned the man had barricaded himself inside a residence they called for assistance from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team.